Us Representative Jason T. Smith (MO-8)
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Ways and Means Committee concludes extensive national tour on tax policy
Ways and Means Committee Tax Teams’ members concluded the August district work period by continuing events across the United States. In total, the Tax Teams have held over 90 events across 17 states to hear first-hand the consequences of the Biden-Harris $7 trillion planned tax hike, including the expiration of the Trump tax cuts, and how Congress can implement pro-growth tax policies that will help American families, small businesses, farmers, and manufacturers succeed.
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Biden-Harris administration faces GOP backlash over OECD global tax deal
On September 18, 2024, in Washington, D.C., the Biden-Harris Administration faced criticism from House Republican leaders over its involvement with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to implement a global minimum tax on U.S. businesses. The administration's actions are seen as a threat to U.S. sovereignty and economic competitiveness, potentially forfeiting over $100 billion in tax revenue and violating Constitutional principles by bypassing Congress.
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Chairman Smith advocates for Anti-BDS Labeling Act in floor debate
Chairman Smith delivered an opening statement during the floor debate on the Anti-BDS Labeling Act on September 18, 2024. The act was introduced by Claudia Tenney, a member of the Ways and Means Committee.
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Health Subcommittee addresses chronic disease prevention amid rising healthcare costs
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House passes bill expanding coverage options for chronic disease treatment
On September 18, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act (H.R. 3800), which aims to expand treatment options for Americans living with chronic diseases through their employer’s health care coverage. The legislation was introduced by Representatives Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) and Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) of the Ways and Means Committee.
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Chairman Smith criticizes Biden-Harris policies following Fed's interest rate decision
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued a statement following the Federal Open Market Committee's recent decision on interest rates.
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House Democrats block bill aimed at preventing foreign money in U.S. elections
On Tuesday, House Democrats voted against the No Foreign Election Interference Act (H.R. 8314), a bill designed to prohibit tax-exempt organizations from accepting foreign donations and subsequently contributing to Super Political Action Committees (Super PACs). The legislation had previously garnered near-unanimous support in the Ways and Means Committee.
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House approves bill enabling more tax-deductible donations for veterans services organizations
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation aimed at expanding support for veterans services organizations (VSOs) through tax-deductible donations. The bill, H.R. 1432, known as the VSO Equal Tax Treatment Act (VETT Act), was introduced by Representatives Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19). It seeks to make all federally chartered tax-exempt VSOs eligible for deductible charitable contributions.
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Chairman Smith discusses Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act during floor debate
Chairman Smith delivered an opening statement on the floor debate regarding the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act on September 17, 2024. He highlighted that the act codifies a Trump Administration policy aimed at incentivizing employers to offer coverage for specific services, thereby reducing health care costs for workers and businesses.
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House passes bill increasing penalties for unauthorized disclosure of tax info
House lawmakers voted to strengthen penalties for unauthorized disclosure of tax information by passing the Taxpayer Data Protection Act on Tuesday. The measure, introduced by Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08), follows the leak of thousands of Americans' tax information, including President Trump's tax returns, by an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) contractor. The contractor has been sentenced to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
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House Republicans advance multiple bills targeting China's economic influence
When the American people voted to give House Republicans the majority, one of the reasons was because they promised to continue former President Trump’s strong policies that countered the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). For many years, China has been unchecked in expanding its influence globally and threatening the U.S. economically and militarily. Among the first actions taken after being elected to the majority was creating a China Select Committee to focus on countering this aggression.
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Lawmakers call for investigation into rural Missouri mail delays
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jason Smith, along with Representatives Sam Graves, Ann Wagner, and Blaine Luetkemeyer, has called for an investigation into significant mail delays in rural Missouri. In a letter addressed to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, the group demanded that the United States Postal Service (USPS) Office of Inspector General audit the Sorting and Distribution Center in Hazelwood, Missouri.
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Israeli-American among six captives killed by Hamas over Labor Day weekend
Over Labor Day weekend, it was announced that 23-year-old Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin was among the six captives who were murdered by Hamas. “My heart goes out to the families who are mourning the loss of their loved one. And I pray for the safe return of the dozens of other innocent people who have been held hostage in brutal conditions by this barbaric terror group for nearly a year.”
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Missouri representative highlights ongoing efforts supporting working-class families
Every Labor Day, Americans celebrate the hardworking men and women who contribute to the nation's prosperity. These individuals, including factory workers and auto mechanics like my parents, are essential to our society. Their dedication shaped my upbringing and continues to influence the policies I advocate for in Washington.
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Missouri Farm Tour highlights ongoing challenges faced by local farmers
As a young child, I always enjoyed helping out on my grandparents’ farm. It was an opportunity to spend quality time with family and learn the value of hard work. This experience inspired me to join FFA, study agriculture in college, and eventually purchase the farm using money from harvesting timber on the property while I was in law school. Running my farm, which has been in my family for four generations, isn’t easy but is highly rewarding.
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Ways and Means Committee hears from Midwesterners on impact of Trump Tax Cuts
On August 16, the Ways and Means Committee convened at the Iowa State Fair to gather input from Midwesterners regarding the impact of the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts. This session was part of an ongoing initiative to engage directly with American workers, families, farmers, and small businesses in order to shape tax policies that affect their daily lives.
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Supreme Court ruling marks new phase in curbing executive power
As someone who believes that the best government is closest to the people, frustration mounts over the growth of federal government since the nation's founding nearly 250 years ago. "Whenever the Left is in control of Washington, they do everything they can to force their values on the rest of America – and the biggest tool they have is the Washington bureaucracy," reads a statement reflecting this sentiment. Concerns include attempts to ban gas-powered vehicles, dictate land use, and decide appliance purchases.
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Criticisms mount against biden-harris administration over economic and immigration policies
No matter how you look at it, the Biden-Harris administration has been an absolute disaster. We have a southern border that’s in pure chaos because of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’s radical immigration policies. The cost of living has skyrocketed by more than 20% since Biden and Harris took office and began their out-of-control spending spree. There is no question America isn’t heading in the right direction. And when you look back at the policies of this administration, it’s clear as day why our nation is at a breaking point.
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Republicans intensify scrutiny over President Joe Biden's fitness for office
For the last three and a half years, Republicans have raised concerns over President Joe Biden’s fitness for office. His speeches, policies, physical struggles, and demeanor have been cited as indicators. There is nothing wrong with aging – it’s part of life. However, when it involves the president of the United States, it becomes a different scenario.
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Trump survives assassination attempt; security concerns rise
On July 13, the nation witnessed a harrowing event when a shooter attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. The survival of the former president is being described as miraculous. However, the incident resulted in the tragic death of Corey Comperatore, who died protecting his family, and left two others seriously injured.